Trinseo Records Estimated Liability Regarding European Commission Matter

In 2018, a subsidiary of Trinseo PLC (NYSE: TSE), a global materials solutions provider and manufacturer of plastics and latex binders, received a Request for Information from the European Commission Directorate General for Competition (the “European Commission”) related to styrene monomer commercial activity in the European Economic Area, as well as subsequent requests for information. Trinseo has fully responded to all information requests from the European Commission and continues to fully cooperate. As a result of further developments in this matter, in the first quarter of 2022, Trinseo recorded a reserve for an estimated liability of $36 million.

About Trinseo

Trinseo (NYSE: TSE) is a global materials solutions provider and manufacturer of plastics and latex binders with a focus on delivering innovative, sustainable, and value-creating products that are intrinsic to our daily lives. Trinseo is dedicated to making a positive impact on society by partnering with like-minded stakeholders, and supporting the sustainability goals of our customers in a wide range of end-markets including automotive, consumer electronics, appliances, medical devices, packaging, footwear, carpet, paper and board, and building and construction. Trinseo had approximately $4.8 billion in net sales in 2021 and has 26 manufacturing sites and one recycling facility around the world and approximately 3,400 employees. For more information, please visit: www.trinseo.com.

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